Franklin County (Virginia)

Nobody wants to get lost on a country road, especially if you are driving a big rig. After an 18-wheeler overturned on Route 40 in Franklin County, some law enforcement agents say those drivers need to plan their routes better. Many of us use GPS...

The Chewsville Lions Club has announced that Linda Irvin-Craig of the Historial Society will speak at its regular membership meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19.  If you wish to attend the meeting, RSVP to Warren or Martha Middlekauff at 301-739-3298 no later than...

Former Virginia Tech star Orion Martin has been hired as the new head football coach at Martinsville High School. Here is the press release: The Martinsville City School Board on Monday voted to appoint a former Virginia Tech football star to lead...

Washington County was king of the region’s real estate market before the recession, posting more in total sales than any Tri-State-area county west of Frederick. But in the past two years, Washington County has lost its crown, with sales growing...

Someone once said well-behaved women seldom make history. Some women from our region didn't necessarily mis-behave, but they will go down in history. They're also in a new book. Rebecca Austin is the author of the "Book Notable Women West of The...

A Franklin County native might not be a household name, but he had a guest role in Thursday night's CBS hit show Person of Interest.     Fast talking comes easy to Barry Ratcliffe.  He gained his experience at tobacco auctions in Virginia back in the...

Road conditions worsen overnight as heavy, wet snow continues to fall. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is reporting several accidents along Interstate 81. ROANOKE COUNTY Update: One lane in each direction is now open. ------------------...

‘Shades of Black and White’ Barbara Randall exhibits embroidery, show above, and Adam Wilson displays photographs through Friday, Feb. 15. Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-264-6883. New works and paintings New...

GIRLS BASKETBALL    Abingdon 57, Tazewell 49    Alleghany 44, Staunton River 35    Atlantic Shores Christian 32, Hampton Christian 19    Atlee 59, Lee-Davis 56    Bassett 31, Patrick County 27    Blacksburg 47, Christiansburg 41    Broad Run 53, Freedom...

University of Maryland Medical System BALTIMORE — Hagerstown attorney D. Bruce Poole is among three new members of the University of Maryland Medical System’s board of directors. Poole, an attorney and partner in the Hagerstown law firm...

A winter storm brought a mixture of snow and rain across the Tri-State area on Monday, causing treacherous driving conditions and closing schools. Much of Pennsylvania was under a winter weather advisory through the day. Many areas saw a mixture of snow,...

You've probably heard the saying "Virginia is for lovers" but some would argue "Virginia is for HUNTERS". The 2nd annual Huntfest took place at the Roanoke Civic Center this weekend. The event included a wide array of products for hunters and other sports...